Furnace Creek to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

354.2 miles 570 km · straight line
417.8 miles actual route 672.4 km · driving distance
8h 39min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Mesa?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Mesa is 354.2 miles (570 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SE of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.8 miles, taking about 8h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California and Mesa in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Furnace Creek and Mesa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Furnace Creek to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 39min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 23min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 13min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Mesa

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM